Nigeria’s longest serving home airline, Overland Airways, has efficiently renewed its Worldwide Air Transport Affiliation (IATA) Operational Security Audit (IOSA) certification for the fifth consecutive time.
IOSA is the internationally recognised security benchmark for airways the world over, and a requirement for African Union airways. IOSA has over 417 airways the world over on the registry and has turn into a world commonplace for operational security.
Recall that Overland Airways achieved its IOSA certification in 2015 and has subsequently renewed it in 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, and not too long ago in 2024. Overland Airways was audited in eight disciplines.
Accountable Govt and Chief Govt Officer of Overland Airways, Capt. Edward Boyo, stated that the renewal of Overland Airways IOSA certification is an attestation of its dedication to function in keeping with the very best worldwide requirements.
Overland Airways, present for the previous 22 years, Boyo said that it’s a additional validation of its sustained service promise to supply esteemed clients secure, handy and cozy flight companies throughout their increasing route community.
“The rigorous audit course of for IOSA certification which positions Overland Airways as one of many main airways on the African continent wouldn’t have been potential with out the dedication of our devoted employees. We equally lengthen our appreciation to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for his or her invaluable help,” he stated.
Overland Airways service providing has developed from an all-turboprop fleet to a blended fleet with the introduction of two brand-new Embraer E175 jets. In keeping with its strategic plan, Overland Airways commenced direct flight companies between Lagos and Abuja, in August 2024, relieving the capability crunch on the route.